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November 15, 2018

NPUC Executive Committee Affirms Unity in Christ

On Nov. 14, at it's regularly scheduled meeting, the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) Executive Committee voted a statement affirming unity in Christ and the official response of the North American Division to the General Conference compliance process.

Young Adult Leaders Respond to GC Compliance Document

Student leaders from Adventist universities and colleges were invitees at this year's North American Division Year-End Meeting. These student leaders issued a joint statement of their own, responding to the compliance action and document voted at the 2018 General Conference Annual Council.

How You Can Help Relief Efforts for Paradise

Here’s how members of the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) can help provide resources for those devastated by the Camp Fire, which destroyed much of the town of Paradise, Calif., the local Adventist church and school, and a portion of Adventist Health Feather River Hospital. Member donations marked for "Paradise, California, Fire" and given through local churches will be added to a special NPUC fund set aside for this project to accumulate through November and December. Total funds collected will then be sent to the Northern California Conference to support their relief efforts for the hard-hit areas. In addition to other local conference efforts, an NPUC-wide offering for this project will be hosted in Northwest churches on Sabbath, Dec. 1.

WWU's Commitment to Diversity

A Walla Walla University (WWU) commitment to diversity initiated in April 2018 by university leaders has been developed into a full-fledged plan of action. The plan outlines measurable steps toward fostering a diverse campus community.

Images of Creation Photo Contest

There are two weeks left to enter your photos into the Gleaner Images of Creation photo contest. The deadline to submit photos is Nov. 29. We hope that you will take a few moments to share your best Northwest nature photos. Visit GleanerNow.com for contest rules and specific information on how to submit your photos.

Changing Conversations About Technology

Here are three reasons why we shouldn't call our teenagers tech addicts. Instead, let’s start a new conversation about healthy boundaries as we navigate this digital world together.

Women's Health 101

In many places around the world, autumn brings cooler temperatures and busier schedules, making it difficult for many women to find time for a checkup. With so much to do, health can sometimes take the backseat to other things on the schedule. Here are some recommendations to promote women’s health this fall season.

NOVEMBER — Our annual Adventist Health issue features an interview with Joyce Newmyer, an overview of the new patient transfer process with OHSU, and a vignette of how Terry Johnsson’s early struggles with dyslexia led to his effective ministry today. See more on this, including videos and a podcast, at GleanerNow.com.

Image Attribution (top to bottom): Anthony White/North Pacific Union Conference; iStock.com/milehightraveler; Walla Walla University; iStock.com/BLopatic; iStock.com/ViewApart; iStock.com/amriphoto.